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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 15 months after the 9000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 9000

 SD4000 IS 9000 
RevealedAugust 2010May 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 9000 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 9000

 SD4000 IS 9000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the 9000.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and 9000.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 9000 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (225g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternative name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $300